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Wife Watches
by Wife Watches
A wife watches movies that a husband selects, and so on. Hosted by Jashon and Courtney Bishop.
Episodes
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The Matrix (1999)
Just before we reunite with Keanu for a surprising new Matrix film, Courtney goes down the rabbit hole for her first viewing of the groundbreaking original — 1999’s The Matrix! Courtney feels more validated than ever about simulation theory; we gush about Keanu Reeves; Courtney decides if she…
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010) & Part 2 (2011)
Our trip on the Hogwarts Express comes to an end with the two-part finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2! We discuss the interesting pacing issues when one movie is all set-up and another is all pay-off, we relitigate Arthur Weasley’s DILF standing, we give our fan castings…
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) & The Half-Blood Prince (2009)
We’re in the back half of our Harry Potter marathon heading into the finale with 2007’s Order of the Phoenix and 2009’s The Half-Blood Prince! Ryan Chollet joins us for our in-depth discussions: Is Luna Lovegood Q’Anon? Will we ever agree on Arthur Weasley’s DILF status? Why are Courtney and Ryan...
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) & the Goblet of Fire (2005)
We continue our rewatch of the Harry Potter series as we graduate into the “darker” Potter films — 2004’s The Prisoner of Azkaban and 2005’s The Goblet of Fire! Special guest Ryan Chollet again joins us as we hit all the highlights: dissecting Azkaban’s time travel; noting how the Hogwarts staff...
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) & the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
We’re taking the journey through Platform 9 3/4 and revisiting the first two installments of Harry Potter, more affectionately known as The Columbus Years: 2001’s The Sorcerer’s Stone and 2002’s The Chamber of Secrets! Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we detail our relationship with the...
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Casino Royale (2006)
Just in time for his final outing, Courtney watches Daniel Craig’s first Bond film that reinvented the character and reenergized the franchise — 2006’s Casino Royale! Courtney gets a history refresher in the 007 franchise; we share our own Bond fan castings; we mull over our own poker…
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Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Frequent guest Ryan Chollet joins us to revisit a crucial milestone in the rise of comic book movies, and a perfect encapsulation of the what the superhero genre has to offer: Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2! We praise Raimi’s ability to balance a story brimming with pathos and heart with spectacular,...
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The Terminator (1984) & Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
It’s a double feature as Courtney watches two of the most iconic and influential action/sci-fi movies of the last 40 years — The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day! We discuss the lean, economical storytelling of James Cameron’s original recipe Terminator and the big-budget spectacle and...
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Mission: Impossible (1996)
We bid farewell to summer with a 1990s blockbuster that has since turned into a surprisingly enduring and entertaining franchise — it’s 1996’s Mission: Impossible! We barely scratch the surface of all that is Tom Cruise, we praise the film’s suspenseful spy set pieces, and Courtney picks a fight...
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Back to the Future Part II (1989) & Part III (1990)
Summer movie season continues as we round out the rest of Robert Zemeckis’s iconic time travel trilogy — Back to the Future Parts II & III! We break down the strengths and weaknesses of two solid (but ultimately inferior) sequels; we debate variations on Back to the Future Halloween costume;,...
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Back to the Future (1985)
What better way to kick off a summer of movies than formally introducing Courtney to one of the most iconic and timeless blockbusters of the 1980s: Back to the Future! We praise the brilliant pairing of Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd and the charming, airtight, Oscar-nominated screenplay…
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La La Land (2016)
It’s a palette cleanser before we move full steam into summer blockbuster season! We revisit the bright, colorful love letter to old Hollywood and millennial ennui — 2016’s La La Land! We praise and defend the film’s ending against all the haters out there; we question Ryan Gosling’s fashion...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
We conclude our journey to Middle Earth with Peter’s Jackson grandiose trilogy capper. It won all of the awards and emotionally shook us for four hours. It’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King! We interrogate the familiar criticism of King’s “too many endings” — we all have some…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
We continue our trek (with special guest Ryan Chollet) through Middle Earth with the ambitious second installment in Peter Jackson’s revered trilogy - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers! We break down the successes and failures of structuring a middle act that must juggle multiple storylines…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Join us in Middle Earth as we revisit an iconic, groundbreaking, and timeless screen adaptation, kicking off arguably the best trilogy committed to film - Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! (Extended editions only, please.) Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we...
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
We’re wrapping up Courtney’s Batman journey as we head into the new year, with Christopher Nolan’s trilogy capper - 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises! Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us to unpack Nolan’s big ideas and themes that—sometimes sloppily—guide the arc of the film; we have summertime...
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The Dark Knight (2008)
Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we continue Courtney’s deep dive into the Nolan Batman trilogy with one of the most iconic and influential films of the last 30 years - 2008’s exceptional The Dark Knight! We marvel at the mesmerizing, timeless, and Oscar-winning portrayal of Heath Ledger’s...
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Batman Begins (2005)
We’re deepening Courtney’s relationship with the Caped Crusader by revisiting the film that reintroduced the iconic character AND heralded the most important blockbuster director since Steven Spielberg - 2005's Batman Begins! Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we detail Batman’s ups and downs...
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Minisode: Top Five Horror Movies
Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us to putt a bow on Spooky Season and rank our top five horror movies! Honestly, pretty straightforward stuff. Enjoy! Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email…
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The Ring (2002)
Spooky season draws to a close as we revisit one of the most successful and lasting horror films of our adolescence — only '90s kids will remember Gore Verbinski's The Ring! Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us to reminisce about the movies that terrified us growing up, we…
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It: Chapter Two (2019)
More Spooky Season - Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the 2019 horror sequel, It: Chapter Two! We dissect the achievements and flaws of the lengthy movie and its stellar cast, get side-tracked talking about the art of film trailers and the trend of digital de-aging, and debate whether…
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It (2017)
Spooky Season continues! Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the very successful horror adaptation, 2017’s It! We dive into the origins and production history of Stephen King’s celebrated work, lament more COVID movie delays, recall how people were weirdly excited about the...
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Labyrinth (1986)
We’re kicking off Spooky Season with a light-hearted Courtney’s Choice - the 1986 fantasy cult classic, Labyrinth! We fall into the nostalgia hole of bizarre too-scary “kids” movies from the 80s, Courtney maybe watches some trailers, we side tangent on Tom Cruise for too long, and fail to…
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
It’s a Courtney’s Choice! Join us for a palette cleanser from all things Marvel and Avengers as we watch a seminal early-aughts rom-com - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. We once again interrogate the tropes and influence of Romantic Comedies, discuss how this movie has aged and is elevated by two...
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)
We’re in the endgame now. Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as Courtney completes her Marvel cinematic journey with its crowning achievement: an immensely satisfying, subversive, and tear-inducing finale that REALLY sticks the landing — Avengers: Endgame! We delve into spoiler culture,...
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018) & Marvel's Phase Three
Thanos arrives as Courtney beholds the ambitious, star-studded, and nearly-unwieldy crossover event: Avengers: Infinity War! We recap Marvel’s third phase while taking a detour on Thor: Ragnarok - Courtney is enamored with the Infinity Gauntlet comic - Mark Ruffalo can’t help spoiling movies…
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Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Avengers disassemble! Courtney is halfway through her Marvel Cinematic journey, with the best “heroes settle their differences through punching” movie yet - Captain America: Civil War! In a twist, Courtney praises some action sequences, we recap the bizarre custody arrangement between film…
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) & Marvel's Phase Two
Assemble again! Courtney continues her journey into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the intriguing and uneven superhero follow-up, Avengers: Age of Ultron! We recap Marvel’s Phase Two, Courtney gushes about some new characters, we take a detour into the lives of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and...
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The Avengers (2012) & Marvel's Phase One
Assemble! Courtney has only sort of seen the Marvel flicks, so we’re charging through the flagship installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with the quippy, breezy, and box-office-dominating superhero team-up: The Avengers! We recap Marvel’s underdog origins, from the...
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I Am Legend (2007)
For our next world-ending quarantine watch, we revisited the post-apocalyptic Will Smith action thriller, I Am Legend! We compare the film’s climax with an alternate (and superior) original ending, we learn a lot about the dog, Courtney reveals details about her 6th grade pop band, and we praise...
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War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
The quarantine continues as we reach the satisfying and emotional conclusion to our rebooted ape trilogy - War for the Planet of the Apes! Courtney reevaluates the science fiction genre in general, we marvel at some of the best visual effects committed to film, and admire how evoking war and...
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
The quarantine never ends, and neither will this franchise, as we watch the genuinely great and suspenseful reboot sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Courtney has nightmares about monkeys, we marvel at the impressive visual effects and tense sequences, and praise a beautifully-shot sequel…
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
We're continuing our quarantine viewing with a set of films focused entirely around a global pandemic -- the surprisingly-good franchise reboot: Rise of the Planet of the Apes! We recap the bizarre history of the Planet of the Apes series, an iconic franchise that refuses to die, with…
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Contagion (2011)
We kicked off our quarantine with what is now apparently essential viewing — Steven Soderbergh’s outbreak thriller, Contagion! We compare the eerie similarities between the crisis at the center of this film and at our own lives, and how Soderbergh was able to craft a smart, realistic thriller…
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Pulp Fiction (1994)
We’re all social distancing and only have time to watch movies now — so here’s Courtney’s first viewing of the 1994 game-changer, Pulp Fiction! We review the quirks and criticisms of Quentin Tarantino and his works, I discover Courtney paid to attend a Pitbull concert, and we discuss how…
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(500) Days of Summer (2009)
To bid farewell to Valentine's Month, we watched the 2009 coming-of-age indie hit, (500) Days of Summer! We rank our top 5 favorite Rom-Coms, reminisce about 2009 trends and blogs, and therapeutically process how this hugely relatable and influential film set the tone and expectation of our own...
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An Affair to Remember (1957) & Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, join us for our first Double Feature, pairing two of the most influential romantic comedies ever made, An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle! We debate the ‘90s heartthrob status of Tom Hanks vs. Bill Pullman, Jashon pitches an alternate ending to An...
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Titanic (1997)
We’ve finished Star Wars and decided to focus on another iconic blockbuster set largely on a ship — James Cameron’s Oscar-winning epic, Titanic! Courtney details her intense love for this film and Celine Dion, we are both baffled by the INSANE unused alternate ending, and we detail our personal...
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
We did it! Courtney has watched all of Star Wars. To celebrate the end of her journey to a galaxy far, far away, we have invited two special guests, Ryan Chollet and Paul Turner, to join us in a SPOILER-HEAVY review of the final film of the saga. We debate the execution of The Rise of Skywalker's...
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Little Women (1994 & 2019)
Join us for a palette cleanser from Star Wars madness as we watch the 1994 Oscar-nominated Little Women — and then also review the 2019 hopefully-Oscar-nominated adaptation from Greta Gerwig. We compare the two adaptations, discuss how inspired storytelling and characters can be relevantly…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
We near the conclusion of the Star Wars saga with the divisive Star Wars: The Last Jedi! Courtney has hot takes on Laura Dern and Benecio del Toro, we dissect why this movie is either beloved or hated, and we meditate on the message and inspiration that Star Wars can bring to fans. You can reach...
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
We start the final leg of our Star Wars marathon, with 2015’s legacy sequel, The Force Awakens! Courtney is happy to watch charismatic characters again, she shares a (questionable) connection to Adam Driver, and we dissect the Disney continuation of the Star Wars saga.
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
We wrap up the final prequel installment of a galaxy far, far away with 2005's Revenge of the Sith! Courtney can’t decide if this movie is good or if her standards are just low, we lament about what this movie could have been, and offer up in vain our alternatives to certain narrative choices.
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
We continue our marathon of a galaxy far, far away, with the second installment of the Star Wars prequels - Attack of the Clones! Courtney is creeped out by adolescent Anakin, somehow confused about how many limbs Count Dooku has, and is all-around resigned to the fact that this movie exists. You...
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
We take a deep dive into the first entry of the divisive Star Wars prequel trilogy: The Phantom Menace! Courtney is overwhelmed by CGI, baffled by Jar Jar Binks, and confounded by the bizarre creative choices that make up arguably the most anticipated film of all time. You can reach the podcast...
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Return of the Jedi (1983)
We complete the initial trilogy in Courtney's first foray into a galaxy far, far away with the (at-the-time) concluding Star Wars film, Return of the Jedi! Courtney finally experiences the Ewoks, we discuss how this film changed the course of the larger Star Wars story, and the lasting impact of...
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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
We continue Courtney's exploration of a galaxy far, far away with the truly great sequel, The Empire Strikes Back! Courtney gives her recap, we break down the complicated love story between Han Solo and Princess Leia, and discuss one of biggest twists in film history. You can reach the podcast...
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Star Wars (1977)
Welcome to our first episode, and Courtney's first experience watching the original Star Wars! We do a mini dive into the background of the film, break down Courtney's highlights, and discuss the movie's huge impact on cinema and culture at large. You can reach the podcast below: Email:...
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